Illinois is tied for 33rd most religious state overall
51% of adults in Illinois are “highly religious,” based on an overall index
50% (27th) say religion is very important in their lives
34% (28th) say they attend worship services at least weekly
51% (29th) say they pray daily
61% (31st) say they believe in God with absolute certainty
See more at https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/02/29/how-religious-is-your-state/?state=illinois
Quick Facts About LGBTQ Illinois
Total State Population: 12,741,080 (Census 2018)
Total Adult Population: 9,883,814 (Census 2018)
Total LGBTQ Adult Population: 426,000 (Gallup/Williams 2018)
% of Adults (18+) Who are LGBTQ: 4.3% (Gallup/Williams 2018)
% of LGBTQ Adults (25+) Raising Children: 28% (Gallup/Williams 2018)
Illinois’ LGBTQ Policy Tally
Sexual Orientation Policy Tally: 14.5/18.5 (HIGH)
Gender Identity Policy Tally: 15/20 (HIGH)
Overall Tally: 29.5/38.5 (HIGH)
See more at https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality_maps/profile_state/IL